The Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program is designed to help certain colleges improve their ability to conduct agricultural education, research, and outreach. The funds can be used to compete for more grants, share important information, and encourage community participation in agricultural activities.
Who it's for: This grant is for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) that want to enhance their educational, research, and outreach capabilities in agriculture and related fields.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Non-Land-Grant College of Agriculture
- Proposing to use funds for building construction or renovation
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of NLGCA status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Plan for professional development of faculty
- Strategy for community engagement
- Documentation of matching funds (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your institution qualifies as a Non-Land-Grant College of Agriculture
- Funds cannot be used for construction or renovation
- Matching funds may be required for some activities
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA). These are institutions that offer agricultural programs but do not receive funding as Land-Grant Universities. There are no other restrictions on applicant types.
Overview
This grant is for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture (NLGCA) that want to enhance their educational, research, and outreach capabilities in agriculture and related fields.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Non-Land-Grant College of Agriculture
- Proposing to use funds for building construction or renovation
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to improve the college's ability to secure more grants, share information with the public and agricultural communities, and support faculty development and graduate assistantships. Funds cannot be used for building construction or renovation.
Total Program Funding
$5,700,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 10, 2026(75 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 10, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify NLGCA status
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Prepare a faculty development plan
- Outline a community engagement strategy
- Gather documentation for matching funds